Oliver Fourie

I regard myself as driven and self motivated to achieve high standards through a disciplined approach to all that I do. These skills have been developed through my amateur boxing training at the Northumberland Fire and Rescue academy and studies at school. I am polite and well mannered. I have good interpersonal skills and have learnt about customer relations through time served in work at a bar/restaurant. I am a good team player and work well with others, and can complete assigned tasks in a timely manner. I understand the importance of being punctual. I think it is important to take pride in your appearance particularly in jobs where you deal face to face with the public.

My interest in the fire service stems from my desire to serve the local community whilst doing work which combines a mixture of physical and mental challenges. I fully anticipate the difficulties that this job entails but believe I will be well suited to overcome any hurdles through hard work and ability to learn new skills. This is a characteristic demonstrated in my achievements in other areas of my personal development. Furthermore, my grounding in physical education stands me in good stead to maintain a high level physical fitness but also to give me an understanding of the human body which will prove crucial for any role in the fire service.

I was previously involved in the Northumberland Fire and Rescue boxing academy for three years in which I progressed from the beginner sessions onto the higher sessions which provided me the opportunity to compete in five bouts and experience travelling around Northumberland to spar in other gyms. I eventually left the club in order to focus on my studies as I had begun my A-levels. This club also exposed me to the Fire station and sparked an interest in the career.

I also enjoy mountain biking and regularly go riding trails which shows how I enjoy activities which could be considered dangerous, this is also apparent in my hobby of cliff diving which also shows my comfort with heights.

I have also taught myself the guitar which exemplifies my ability to learn new skills and develop existing ones.

Mr Kumaraswamy Nakka

Bar Manager

Pleased To Meet You

Bridge St

Morpeth

NE61 1NB

Tel: 01670 333970

Mr R. Jennings

Russell Jennings Service Centre

Stakeford Lane

Choppington

NE62 5QL

Tel: 01670 531571